Books

In a user-friendly Q&A format the author presents the latest information on the sacraments of Penance and Anointing of the Sick for pastoral workers, teachers, and all curious Catholics.

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Published on the 200th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Frederic, (Model Disciple of Pathway Two – Session 3). The author selects writings that reflect the breadth of Ozanam’s interests, including his love for his family; his desire to proclaim the faith authentically; and his desire to reconcile science and religion, wealth and poverty, and believers and unbelievers; all with a focus of putting faith into action.

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This is a 33 day devotion, based on the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux, that concludes with the opportunity to make a consecration to God’s merciful love.

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The understanding that many Catholics have of the Sacrament of Confession is so limited and narrow in its focus that it keeps them from discovering the real beauty and value of this Sacrament. This book reveals 7 key “secrets” or hidden truths about the great spiritual beauty, power and depth of Confession.

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In this compelling and timely book, Flynn draws from Scripture, the teachings of the Church, and the Diary of St. Faustina to not only reveal the heart of Divine Mercy, but to offer you an invitation and a road map so that this mercy can transform your life.

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Pope John Paul II referred to the Holy Eucharist as “the greatest treasure of the Church,” yet many devoted Catholics have a very limited understanding of this powerful sacrament. This book will give the reader completely new awareness that the Eucharist is not just about receiving Communion; it’s about transforming your daily life.

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Practical steps to energize and connect the entire parish.

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Fr. Kubicki, former director of the Apostleship of Prayer (now the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network), presents an engaging guide to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an age-old and often misunderstood Catholic devotion. He delves into the rich theological and spiritual roots of the devotion and demonstrates how the faithful may encounter the Sacred Heart of Jesus in one another, scripture, the sacraments, and especially in the Eucharist.

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With simplicity and grace, this book illuminates wisdom in Saint Thérèse’s Little Way. Father Joel Guibert shows how to surrender yourself to God’s providence (as Thérèse did): in your prayers, in your dealings with others, in your concerns about your loved ones, in your sufferings, and yes, even in your joys. You’ll grow quickly closer to God and, even in life’s darkest moments, come to share in the peace and joy He promises.

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This book provides an introduction to contemplative prayer.

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Author Sherry Weddell gathered fellow Church workers whose years of service in parish ministry have yielded hard-earned wisdom and enthusiasm for the work of transforming Catholic parishes into centers of apostolic outreach.

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“Blessed be pain” reveals St. Josemaria Escriva’s vision of the Cross—and by extension, all crosses—as the place where all sufferings may be united to those of Christ. In this way, all who suffer may become co-redeemers with Christ. Reading this book will be a spiritual help to those who are sick or suffering.

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Nouwen’s final book, addressing the question Jesus asked of James and John

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Videos and books by scripture scholars: Brant Pitre, Michael Barber, John Bergsma, Mary Healy and others.

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Includes a complete history of the Rosary, 26 of its greatest champions, detailed accounts of its victories, 24 color pages of the Rosary in art, and more than 500 quotes on the Rosary from saints and popes.

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Christ in the Storm is the first book on the Pope’s powerful and hopeful message during what we now know was just the beginning of the worldwide pandemic. He encourages us to trust in God through the storms of our life.

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Pope Benedict XVI tells the story of those churchmen who immediately succeeded the Apostles, the “Apostolic Fathers”: Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, and Irenaeus of Lyon. Benedict also discusses such great Christian figures as Tertullian, Origen, Cyprian of Carthage, the Cappadocian Fathers, as well as the giants John Chrysostom, Jerome, and Augustine.

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Jesus called the Eucharist by the name Christians subsequently gave to the latter books of the Holy Bible. It was the “New Covenant,” the “New Testament,” in his blood. Dr. Scott Hahn undertakes an examination of some of Christianity’s most basic terms to discover what they meant to the sacred authors, the apostolic preachers, and their first hearers. 

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Offers hope and encouragement to families wanting to live an authentic Catholic faith in a culture that often makes it difficult to do so. Written in response to frequent requests from those seeking better community in their own parishes.

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Written to help people discover the spiritual wisdom revealed by Saint Faustina in her diary. It consists of 365 short spiritual reflections which can be used throughout the year for daily meditation, inspiration and prayer. (Note: Can be purchased as an eBook or paperback or viewed online for free at the link provided in the “Resource” column.)

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One of the most respected retreat masters and spiritual directors in the US, Fr. Dubay responds to the call to priests by both Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI to help believers and all those interested in spirituality to develop a deeper prayer life and union with God. (Book recommended by Fr. Mike Schmitz.)

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Every Christian has a mission. “Is it time to change jobs?” “Should I marry?” “Am I called to religious life?” Every thoughtful Christian asks such questions. For everyone ready to make the shift from “What do I want for my life?” to “What does God want for my life?” Fr. Gallagher offers this book to help you in making spiritual sense of your major life decisions.

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This is the saint’s own story of the beginnings of the Divine Mercy movement through the revelations of Jesus to her. (Note: The full text of her diary can also be found online at several sources.)

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A companion to Fr. Mallon’s Dvine Renovation book. It provides the tools parishes need to succeed with their mission. Full of information, ideas and examples that are doable. It contains many charts and graphics to help establish goals and vision. With energy and encouragement, Fr. Mallon shows parish leaders how to effectively bring people to Jesus and his Church.

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What does it really mean to be a missionary Church? Grounded in Scripture and Sacred Tradition, Fr. Mallon reviews the challenges the Church is facing, along with practical tools to support parish and diocesan leaders in bringing about significant renewal. He also addresses the critical interface between a missionary parish and its diocese.

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Highly acclaimed for his work with parish renewal and the New Evangelization, Fr. Mallon shares how to bring parishes to life. Through stories, he challenges us to rethink our models of parish life, from membership-based communities to assemblies of disciples of Jesus who proclaim and share the good news with all peoples.

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Therese of Lisieux has been called the greatest saint of modern times, but some view her spirituality as sentimental and syrupy. The author dispels that notion by showing that her Little Way is really the gospel message and is best understood in the context of her life. Schmidt weaves together biographical details with Therese’s profound insights on Gods love and mercy.

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Brother Schmidt presents St. Therese’s life as a model for living the gospel today. Her “Little Way” demonstrates that love is the only path that can save us from destruction.

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This book introduces Saint Augustine of Hippo (Model Disciple of Pathway Two – Session 2). Why is he an important figure in the history of the Church? It reviews Augustine’s life as a proud North African in the fourth and fifth century and his conversion from sinful young man to Catholic priest and bishop. Augustine incorporated the best of secular philosophy and science into his thought. His works are an encyclopedia of the Christian faith.

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Follow author Sherry Weddell through the steps that will help Catholics make the conscious choice to follow Jesus as His disciples and transform parish life from within.

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Cardinal Ratzinger compellingly shows us the biblical, historical, and theological dimensions of the Eucharist.

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This book gives a penetrating introduction and guide to the life and works of perhaps the greatest philosopher ever, St. Thomas Aquinas (Model Disciple of Pathway One – Session 6). Pieper provides a biography of Aquinas, an overview of the 13th century he lived in, and a wonderful synthesis of his vast writings.

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Biography of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Model Disciple of Pathway Two – Session 3 and founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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When someone hurts us, our natural response is to strike back, rather than let go. The result? We struggle under the weight of unforgiveness. Biblical counselor June Hunt has been there herself and speaks from experience as she offers biblical help and hope with heartfelt compassion. If you’ve been pinned down under a landslide of pain, here’s how to find true freedom through forgiveness.

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A personal retreat based on St. Therese of Lisieux. A wondrous distillation of the teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux on God’s love and on confidence in Him; on humility, peace, and charity; on the Cross; and on abandonment to Providence. Learn to rest in God amid troubles, living joyfully with Him always.

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The author describes how practicing the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love are the center of our spiritual life and help us to gain ultimate interior freedom. (A study guide for this book is available at this link: Study Guide.)

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This book explores the topic of living as a disciple of Jesus, leading the reader to a deeper, more personal relationship with the Lord.

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This masterpiece of Christian literature by a 16th-century priest explains how to live a holy life in the secular world. Drawn from the letters of St. Francis de Sales, it presents clear and direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God. (Recommended by Fr. Mike Schmitz.)

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A revelatory exploration of the Jewish roots of the Last Supper that seeks to understand exactly what happened at Jesus’ final Passover.

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We were made for love, and love requires trust. Learn what it means to place our trust in Jesus—no matter the circumstances. In this powerful invitation to a loving, trusting relationship with our Lord, you will perform a 30-day retreat, praying with the Litany of Trust to overcome every obstacle to peace.

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In this apostolic letter, Pope John Paul II reflects on the origins of suffering, explores the different types of suffering we endure, examines our quest to discover its meaning and purpose, and explains how we are to respond to suffering. 

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This book examines the seven sorrows of the Blessed Mother as a means of helping us find the meaning, and ultimately the joy, in our suffering.

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A classic work of Christian faith, Life of Christ has been hailed as the most eloquent of Fulton Sheen’s many books. The fruit of years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a moving recounting of the birth, life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ. With customary insight, Sheen interprets the scripture not only in historical perspective, but also in exciting and contemporary terms, seeing in Christ’s life both modern parallels and timeless lessons.

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This book will introduce St. Clare of Assisi to those who do not know her and those who wish to know her better. It leads the reader from Clare’s birth to her death. While taking account of modern scholarship, Sr. Margaret Carney tells the story of this medieval woman in a way readers today can understand.

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This is a nine-week Bible study to help Catholics grow in appreciation of the Holy Spirit.

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A collection of reflections by Mother Teresa, who shares the heart of Jesus in a way that inspires us to love Jesus through our love of others. Besides Mother Teresa’s reflections on the poor and sick, Loving Jesus includes a wide-ranging interview with Mother Teresa and a biographical sketch pinpointing important developments in her life.

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Daily readings plus a few longer reflections. Offered as either a monthly magazine or phone app.

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In this autobiographical work by Loving Stones of Christ co-founder, Kolak shares her search for herself and for God’s love through the metaphor of her love of the Australian band Ice House.

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Stories told by St Mother Teresa, as compiled by Edward Le Joly and Jaya Chaliha.

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Fr. Martin shares how the saints have influenced his personal spiritual journey.

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The author tells the stories of six women saints who profoundly changed her life: Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, Faustina of Poland, Edith Stein of Germany, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Mary of Nazareth. 

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Step-by-step, in a period of nine days, Fr. Jacques Philippe describes how to welcome God’s inner peace in all areas of our existence. He shows us how to rest in the deep resonance of God’s holy peace amidst the highs and lows, ease and struggles of everyday life. 

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How to become the best version of yourself by pondering what St. Paul tells us about the Holy Spirit

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The essential wisdom of Mother Teresa — the most accessible, intimate, and inspiring book of her teachings. Thematically arranged to present her revolutionary vision of Christianity. In its graceful simplicity, the book features her thoughts on love, generosity, forgiveness, prayer, service, and what it means to be a Christian. It is a passionate testament to deep hope and abiding faith in God.

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Catholic apologetics on the sacrament of Holy Orders, with scripture references. (Book 8 of 10 in the Catholic Apologetics series.)

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The late Fr. Amorth—well-known as an exorcist —enjoyed over two decades of a close friendship with the holy, quirky Padre Pio, whom he considered his spiritual father. Adding his own personal experience to a foundation of biographical research, Amorth gives an entertaining and illuminating account of perhaps one of the best-known saints of the twentieth century.

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This is the comprehensive life story of the priest who became world famous for his stigmata, miracles, and supernatural insights. Read in detail about the many miracles of Padre Pio, and discover how knowing this powerful saint can change your life, too.

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This book is about coming to know God and having a relationship with him. Fr. Barry provides this series of meditations in the hope that readers may be helped to relate more intimately to God and to find God to be “a lot better than he’s made out to be.”

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The authors bring the depth of human experience together with the Catholic tradition of prayer to present the path to an intimate and vulnerable relationship with God.

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The Pocket Guide to the Stations of the Cross invites Catholics to discover the depths of Christ’s love shown to us by his passion and death. In this book, readers will find a guide to accompany them and help them meditate on Christ’s Passion.

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This book includes daily meditations and reflections for use in times of suffering.

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Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story of how they brought their parish back to life.

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This book includes a series of papers on the anointing of the sick from the vantage point of theology, history, and canon law. The papers are taken from an international symposium of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains.

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Offers flexible and adaptable versions of St. Ignatius’s Examen, a practice that helps you review your day in the presence of God. Phone apps, based on the book, are available for Apple and Android.

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Promotes the communion in service of priests and deacons, addressing the interior lives of priests and deacons and how they together can best serve the parish.

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Revelations of Divine Mercy includes 366 daily readings drawn from the original diary. Each month focuses on a particular theme in the diary: Love, Trust, Humility, Glory. (Note: Can be purchased as an eBook or paperback or viewed online for free at the link provided in the “Resource” column.)

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Scott and Kimberly tell the incredible spiritual journey that led them to Catholicism. Scott was a Presbyterian minister, the top student in his seminary class, a brilliant Scripture scholar, and militantly anti-Catholic . . . until he reluctantly began to discover that his “enemy” had all the right answers. Kimberly, also a top seminary student, went through a “dark night of the soul” after Scott converted to Catholicism, until her own conversion followed.

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St. John Neumann (Model Disciple of Pathway One – Session 5) was a poor immigrant who rose from priest to bishop and became known for his spirituality, patience, and service. He was the first canonized male saint from the United States, laid the foundation of the Catholic school system in the United States, and introduced the Forty Hours devotion.

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Taking concrete examples from our everyday life, the author invites us to respond in a Gospel fashion to the upsetting situations and trials we must all confront. This book helps us in a pursuit of the peace of heart we seek, a true gift of God.

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Biography of St. Ignatius (Model Disciple of Pathway One – Session 2).

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St. Jerome of Stridon, (Model Disicple of Pathway One – Session 3) is best known as the translator of the Bible from Greek into Latin with help from the Hebrew text. This biography emphasizes the many depictions of him in paintings and sculpture over the centuries. It especially emphasizes his stay in Antioch and the Chalcis Desert in Syria, as well as his massive translation works.

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The autobiography of a young nun living in France in the late 1800s and her discovery of her little way of love. Her way of love is so powerful that she was declared a doctor of the Catholic Church.

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Leading Catholic teacher and popular speaker John Bergsma offers a biblical theology of marriage rooted in the Old and New Testaments that will be interesting and informative to the church catholic.

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St. Augustine’s master synthesis of religious and secular knowledge, in reply to the charge that Christian otherworldliness was causing the decline of the Roman Empire. Augustine showed that paganism bore the seeds of its own destruction and provided a cosmic interpretation of history in terms of the struggle between good and evil: the City of God in conflict with the Earthly City or City of the Devil. This book formed the Western mind on the relations of church and state, and on the Christian’s place in the temporal order.

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One of the greatest Christian classics, The Confessions is an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer that Augustine wrote as an autobiography sometime after his conversion, to confess his sins and proclaim God’s goodness. Just as his first hearers were captivated by his powerful conversion story, so also have many millions been over the following sixteen centuries.

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Tracing the development of the first formulations of faith in the early Church through later ecumenical councils, The Creed tells the story of how the very profession of our belief in Christ fashions us for heavenly life as we live out our earthly days.

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Understand St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for Discernment and how their insights are invaluable for spiritual growth today. By integrating the Rules and the experience of contemporary people, Fr. Gallagher shows the precision, clarity, and insight of Ignatius’s Rules. Valuable reading for retreat directors, spiritual directors, priests, and counselors.

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The Catholic Church claims that the earliest Christians were Catholics—and that their beliefs and practices have continued unbroken to the present-day. Protestants believe that the earliest, “purest” Church had much more in common with their own congregations and doctrines. Focusing on the first two centuries (before Roman “apostasy” is said to have occurred) this book delves into the words and actions of those who lived right after the apostles to refute anti-Catholic claims of how the Faith was practiced “back then.”

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The author explores the essential connection between the Eucharist and the Scriptures, and through reflection and discussion you’ll learn to apply the principles in your own life. 

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We hear the voices of the early Church Fathers even today. Their teachings, guidance, insights, and sacrifice shaped the Catholic Church. They defined the canon of Scripture and developed our creeds and forms of worship. They defined Christianity’s distinctive moral sense. This is definitive resource is ideal for those who want to learn about the great teachers of early Christianity.

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With busy schedules, expressing love can fall by the wayside. The things that say “I love you” seem to either not get said or not get through. This is a book about saying it—and hearing it—clearly. No gimmicks. No psychoanalyzing. Just learning to express love in your spouse’s language.

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C.S. Lewis examines the four basic kinds of love – affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of God. Lewis explores the risks that accompany the rewards of love, yet recommends the risks. He says, “Hell is the only place outside of heaven where we can be safe from the dangers of love.”

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While the title might sound like a huge book, this is actually a long essay written by a monk who promotes contemplative prayer as a means to place oneself in the presence of God.

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This is a Christian devotional book and handbook for the spiritual life written in the early 15th century. It is divided into four parts that give guidance on the spiritual/interior life, consolations and the Blessed Sacrament.

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Dr. Peggy Hartshorn provides a four-step, biblically-based approach to helping readers turn around difficult relationships, restore broken ones, and establish new ones founded on trust.

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Described as “4 proven steps to transforming relationships in your family, church and community”, this book also describes how to help counsel someone through making decisions, even in the face of despair.

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Each time we celebrate the Mass we enter into the heavenly liturgy which is so powerfully and beautifully described in the Book of Revelation. The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth, will help you understand the Book of Revelation in light of the Mass.

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Counselor Dr. Gregory Popcak shares the real-life accounts of Christians who endured devastating financial, emotional, and professional setbacks in framing his F.A.I.T.H.-based, systematic plan for surviving hard times and returning to the light.

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Faustina Kowalska lived an extraordinary life. Jesus used her as a voice, sending her revelations that she compiled in notebooks that are known as the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. The diary contains God’s loving message of Divine Mercy. This authorized biography (formerly titled “Mercy My Mission”), includes many excerpts from Faustina’s diary. Whether read alone or as a study aid to the diary itself, this book is an inspiring introduction to this remarkable saint.

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A thorough biography of the founder of the Jesuits and author of the famous Spiritual Exercises. Describes the founding and structure of the Jesuits and how this remarkable order had an immediate and profound effect on the Christian world. One of the most influential men and orders in all of history.

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This book contains meditations on the passion and the cross, inviting the reader to a new understanding of redemption and the meaning of loss and suffering in our lives. 

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In this examination of the well-known parable, Nouwen’s themes of homecoming, affirmation, and reconciliation will be newly discovered by all who have known loneliness, dejection, jealousy, or anger. The challenge to love as God loves, and to be loved as God’s beloved, will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and is here represented with a vigor and power fresh for our times.

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This short book covers each of the seven gifts in detail.

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Daily readings plus a few longer reflections. Offered as either a monthly magazine or phone app.

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Presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Model Discciple of Pathway One – Session 1) that combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy and theology. All the major aspects and events of Mary’s life are lovingly portrayed in this word portrait that is a never failing source of information, consolation and inspiration. Sheen also gives insights into all the Marian beliefs, e.g., the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption.

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Book on spirituality recommended by Fr. Mike Schmitz.

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One of the most celebrated books ever written about Our Lady. Praised by popes, mystics and theologians, this profound and powerful book presents Mary as the essential and infallible key to the heart of Jesus. St. Pope John Paul II was its tireless champion, crediting True Devotion with a turning-point in his spiritual life.

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This book shares the real-world experience of implementing the evangelization program Alpha at a parish along with some learnings on how to lead ministries.

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Edward Sri explores what Scripture tells us about nine key moments in Mary’s life when God was inviting her to take that next step as a disciple: to trust more, love more, give more, surrender more. Even with her unique graces and vocation, Mary (Model Disciple of Pathway One – Session 1) was still a human being–a woman who made a journey of faith through various trials and uncertainties, and who endured her share of suffering.

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St. Augustine, the Model Disciple of Pathway Two – Session 2, is one of the Early Church Fathers. This book provides an excellent introduction to the Early Church Fathers and their importance to our understanding of the faith and church teachings.

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In our modern-day struggles to find meaning Fr. Rolheiser lays out a path for faith in a world struggling to find faith and helps us find our own rhythm within which to walk that path. 

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